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Job summary

Main area
Gynaecology
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (Possible shorter contract length but 8 weeks notice would be given)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Cross site working (Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals))
Job ref
391-RFL-8166093
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Barnet Hospital
Town
Barnet
Salary
£55,524 - £62,652 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
31/08/2026 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Band 7 CNS Gynae Oncology

Band 7

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.  This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Job overview

The Band 7 Gynaecological Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospital, provides expert nursing care and support for women undergoing investigation, treatment and follow-up for gynaecological cancers. Working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will coordinate complex patient pathways, act as a key worker and advocate for patients and their families, and provide specialist information, education and psychological support throughout the cancer journey. The CNS will also contribute to service development, education, audit, research and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate patient-centred care.

Main duties of the job

The Band 7 Gynaecological Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will provide specialist nursing care and support to women with suspected or confirmed gynaecological cancer, ensuring a seamless and co-ordinated patient journey from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up. The post holder will act as a key worker and patient advocate, delivering expert clinical advice, holistic needs assessment, symptom management, and psychological support. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, they will contribute to service development, education, audit, research and quality improvement activities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe and patient-centred cancer care.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. 

Person specification

Educational and Professional Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse and NMC registration
  • Undergraduate degree or recognised experience
  • Post registration qualification relevant to speciality
Desirable criteria
  • Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Substantial evidence of experience within the area of speciality
  • Evidence of undertaking nurse led clinics
  • Evidence of improving patient experience

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of current advances / pathways relevant to speciality
  • Evidence of excellent communication skills
  • Strong evidence of MDT working

Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Compassionate patient centred care
  • Highly motivated
  • Resilience and ability to manage emotionally challenging situations

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Nursing TimesApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleDisability confident employerTimewise PartnerCare Quality Commission - Requires improvementEnei MemberArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Anita Osei-Bonsu
Job title
Clinical Nurse Specialist Gynae Oncology
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
020 8216 4722
Additional information

CNS Mobile: 07773582228

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Service Excellence Team
Telephone
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